The Numinous Podcast with Carmen Spagnola: Intuition, Spirituality and the Mystery of Life
TNP117 Monique Gray Smith on the What Why How of Territorial Acknowledgements
My guest today is author, speaker and consultant, Monique Gary Smith. We're talking about Territorial Acknowledgements, a small act of Reconciliation that is spreading beyond the borders of our province and country.
When I committed a few years ago to incorporating acts of Reconciliation into my personal and professional life, I began inviting elders (of all ages) to open all of my retreats and workshops with a Territorial Acknowledgement. When I was invited to give a speech, or lead a networking event, or any kind of circle, I would also verbally acknowledged the traditional occupants of the territory, wherever I went. And if I travelled outside of my region to go on Quest or a spiritual retreat, I would reach out to the local band or tribal office to find out more about the land and the ancestors from that place.
But I only learned how to do this because my friend, Monique, guided and re-directed me again and again.
In this episode, Monique shares some ideas for how any person wanting to incorporate this small act of Reconciliation into their life or work might begin in a good way.
Truth And Reconciliation Commission Of Canada: 94 Calls To Action
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